naysayer
noun
nay·say·er
ˈnā-ˌsā-ər 
-ˌser
: one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something
There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
Examples of naysayer in a Sentence
There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system
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Ukraine has consistently proved its detractors and naysayers wrong in the more than 1,000 days since the start of the war.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Together, the two men weathered uncertainty and naysayers to join forces during the biggest win of the Napier era, a 24-17 upset of No. 9 Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3) on Saturday in the Swamp.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Surround Yourself With People Who Get It One of the biggest challenges of fully embracing your uniqueness is dealing with the doubters and naysayers.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So students and young professionals, let naysayers say no.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Together, the two men weathered uncertainty and naysayers to join forces during the biggest win of the Napier era, a 24-17 upset of No. 9 Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3) on Saturday in the Swamp.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Surround Yourself With People Who Get It One of the biggest challenges of fully embracing your uniqueness is dealing with the doubters and naysayers.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So students and young professionals, let naysayers say no.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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